Msgr. Cramers Assembly, 0320

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Sir Knight Rodney Duplechin was born in Basile, Louisiana November 7, 1930. He was raised on a farm and went to school in Basile through the 9th grade. His family moved to Hathaway and finished the 9th and 10 grade. He worked until he was drafted into the military in 1951. He  served in the Korea, Germany, and Paris France. He returned home and got married September 12, 1953. He has one child and 2 grand children. His wife of 47 years passed away October 2, 2000.

Rodney joined the St. Theodore Knights of Columbus and was very active in Church and KC activities. He was elected to the Grand Knight position in 1998 - 1999 and 2003 - 2004 for Council 3622. Joined the 4th degree, Msgr. Cramers Assembly in 1998. Served as Purser and became Faithful Navigator July 1, 2008.

Moss Bluff VFW

MIA and POW

Earth Day Mass at the Cathedral in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Presentation of the Chalice to Father Gerry Boulanger at Our Lady of Prompt Succor

Presentation of check to Bishop Provost for Catholic education of our religious

Honor Guard for Mass at the Cathedral for Bishop Provost

All Souls Day Honor Guard at Consolata Lake Charles, Louisiana

Honor Guard and Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe

First Annual Religious recognition at St. Henry Catholic church

Memorial Mass for deceased members at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church

Father and Daughter Banquet at St. Margaret KC hall, council 3208

Father and Son Banquet Our Lady of LaSallette, DeQuincy council 8805, January 2009

Mass for Devine Mercy April 2009 at St. Theodore Church in Moss Bluff, with Honor Guard

AWARDS RECIEVED:

Knight of the Year 1999 -2000 3rd Degree

Knight of the Year 2002 - 2 2003 3rd Degree

Citizen of the Year 2003 3rd Degree

Harry Huber Memorial award 2003 4th Degree

Howard Joubert Memorial Award 2005 4th Degree